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David Shribman

ContributorExecutive Editor, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

dshribman@post-gazette.com

David Shribman is a contributing writer for The Globe and Mail and Executive Editor of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. In 1995, he won a Pulitzer Prize for coverage of U.S. politics.

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November 6, 2024

A 'Vote today' sign is seen as rain comes down the evening of election day at Bayfield County's Cable Community Center polling location in Cable, Wis., on Nov. 5.

A 'Vote today' sign is seen as rain comes down the evening of election day at Bayfield County's Cable Community Center polling location in Cable, Wis., on Nov. 5.

analysis

Americans are once again in a waiting game

David Shribman

4 min read

November 5, 2024

analysis

For the 47th U.S. president, 11 herculean labours lie ahead

8 min read

November 4, 2024

A person departs after casting their early ballot on the last day of early voting in Michigan at a polling station in Lansing, Michigan, U.S. November 3, 2024. REUTERS/Carlos Osorio

A person departs after casting their early ballot on the last day of early voting in Michigan at a polling station in Lansing, Michigan, U.S. November 3, 2024. REUTERS/Carlos Osorio

analysis

U.S. presidential election results could decide political future of Democratic and Republican parties

David Shribman

5 min read

November 3, 2024

"I voted" stickers are seen during early voting for the US general election at a polling station at Ottawa Hills High School in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on November 3 2024. (Photo by KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI / AFP) (Photo by KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI/AFP via Getty Images)

"I voted" stickers are seen during early voting for the US general election at a polling station at Ottawa Hills High School in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on November 3 2024. (Photo by KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI / AFP) (Photo by KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI/AFP via Getty Images)

analysis

Will liberal-leaning women sway the U.S. election? And other questions looming over our heads

David Shribman

4 min read

October 31, 2024

FILE PHOTO: U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris at the White House, Washington, U.S., July 22, 2024 and former U.S. President Donald Trump in Bedminster, New Jersey, U.S., August 15, 2024 in a combination of file photographs. REUTERS/Nathan Howard, Jeenah Moon/File Photo

FILE PHOTO: U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris at the White House, Washington, U.S., July 22, 2024 and former U.S. President Donald Trump in Bedminster, New Jersey, U.S., August 15, 2024 in a combination of file photographs. REUTERS/Nathan Howard, Jeenah Moon/File Photo

analysis

American politics may not be as polarized as we thought, and more lessons from the chaotic 2024 U.S. presidential race

David Shribman

5 min read

October 26, 2024

Supporters of Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump display a banner as they attend a campaign event in Traverse City, Michigan, U.S., October 25, 2024. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

Supporters of Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump display a banner as they attend a campaign event in Traverse City, Michigan, U.S., October 25, 2024. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

analysis

Stressed about the U.S. election? Here are a few things you can stop worrying about

David Shribman

4 min read

October 18, 2024

FILE Ñ Palestinian supporters protest outside a meeting of Biden administration officials with leaders in MichiganÕs Arab American community, in Dearborn, Mich., Feb. 8, 2024. Vice President Kamala Harris has not strayed from President Biden on Israel policy, but she has taken a stronger tone on the suffering of Palestinians. (Nick Hagen/The New York Times)

FILE Ñ Palestinian supporters protest outside a meeting of Biden administration officials with leaders in MichiganÕs Arab American community, in Dearborn, Mich., Feb. 8, 2024. Vice President Kamala Harris has not strayed from President Biden on Israel policy, but she has taken a stronger tone on the suffering of Palestinians. (Nick Hagen/The New York Times)

analysis

In this deadlocked U.S. presidential campaign, an October surprise would be more surprising than usual

David Shribman

4 min read

October 18, 2024

Democratic presidential nominee U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris gestures during a campaign event at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in La Crosse, Wisconsin, U.S. October 17, 2024. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein

Democratic presidential nominee U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris gestures during a campaign event at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in La Crosse, Wisconsin, U.S. October 17, 2024. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein

analysis

The U.S. presidential campaign enters a combative final stretch

David Shribman

4 min read

October 11, 2024

FILE PHOTO: U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. August 20, 2024 and former U.S. President Donald Trump in Bedminster, New Jersey, U.S., August 15, 2024 are seen in a combination of file photographs. REUTERS/Marco Bello, Jeenah Moon/File Photo

FILE PHOTO: U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. August 20, 2024 and former U.S. President Donald Trump in Bedminster, New Jersey, U.S., August 15, 2024 are seen in a combination of file photographs. REUTERS/Marco Bello, Jeenah Moon/File Photo

analysis

In the final days of the campaign, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump turn their attention from persuasion to turnout

David Shribman

4 min read

October 6, 2024

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign event at the Butler Farm Show, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Butler, Pa. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign event at the Butler Farm Show, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in Butler, Pa. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

analysis

The size of the crowds Donald Trump attracts doesn’t matter, but the voter turnout he inspires does

David Shribman

4 min read

October 4, 2024

The Weimar Years is a monumental recreation of life in Germany

4 min read

October 1, 2024

NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: Republican vice presidential candidate, Sen. JD Vance (R-OH), and Democratic vice presidential candidate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, greet each other ahead of a debate at the CBS Broadcast Center on October 1, 2024 in New York City. This is expected to be the only vice presidential debate of the 2024 general election. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

NEW YORK - OCTOBER 01: Republican vice presidential candidate, Sen. JD Vance (R-OH), and Democratic vice presidential candidate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, greet each other ahead of a debate at the CBS Broadcast Center on October 1, 2024 in New York City. This is expected to be the only vice presidential debate of the 2024 general election. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

analysis

Vice-presidential candidates had one job to do during debate – do no harm

David Shribman

4 min read

September 29, 2024

This combination of photos shows Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, left, at the DNC on Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago, and Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, on Sept. 25, 2024, in Traverse City, Mich. (AP Photo)

This combination of photos shows Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, left, at the DNC on Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago, and Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, on Sept. 25, 2024, in Traverse City, Mich. (AP Photo)

analysis

Vice-presidential debates are usually meaningless, but Tuesday’s might be different

David Shribman

4 min read

September 23, 2024

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump, speaks during a campaign event, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, in Uniondale, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump, speaks during a campaign event, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, in Uniondale, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

analysis

Donald Trump’s campaign controversies are a reflection of his own impulsiveness

David Shribman

4 min read

September 15, 2024

Members of FBI are seen at the crime scene outside the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, on September 15, 2024 following a shooting incident at former US president Donald Trump's golf course. Trump's campaign reported Sunday that there had been "gunshots in his vicinity" but added that the Republican presidential candidate was safe. (Photo by CHANDAN KHANNA / AFP) (Photo by CHANDAN KHANNA/AFP via Getty Images)

Members of FBI are seen at the crime scene outside the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, on September 15, 2024 following a shooting incident at former US president Donald Trump's golf course. Trump's campaign reported Sunday that there had been "gunshots in his vicinity" but added that the Republican presidential candidate was safe. (Photo by CHANDAN KHANNA / AFP) (Photo by CHANDAN KHANNA/AFP via Getty Images)

analysis

The U.S. is in a period of unusual turmoil

David Shribman

4 min read

September 13, 2024

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 12: Attendees listen as democratic presidential nominee, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at a campaign rally at the Bojangles Arena on September 12, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Later today Harris will travel to a campaign event in Greensboro, North Carolina. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 12: Attendees listen as democratic presidential nominee, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at a campaign rally at the Bojangles Arena on September 12, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Later today Harris will travel to a campaign event in Greensboro, North Carolina. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

analysis

Will voters look back or forward? Trump and Harris offer two clashing views of America

David Shribman

4 min read

September 10, 2024

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris participate during an ABC News presidential debate at the National Constitution Center, Tuesday, Sept.10, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris participate during an ABC News presidential debate at the National Constitution Center, Tuesday, Sept.10, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

analysis

The U.S. presidential debate was a gabfest that disintegrated into a gong show

David Shribman

4 min read

September 8, 2024

Former President Donald Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, left, and Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee. Harris is camped out at a Pittsburgh hotel, Trump is being peppered informally by aides, but both sides share the same belief about why the presidential debate is so crucial. (left: Doug Mills/The New York Times; right: Jamie Kelter Davis/The New York Times)

Former President Donald Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, left, and Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee. Harris is camped out at a Pittsburgh hotel, Trump is being peppered informally by aides, but both sides share the same belief about why the presidential debate is so crucial. (left: Doug Mills/The New York Times; right: Jamie Kelter Davis/The New York Times)

analysis

Tuesday’s presidential debate is a gamble for Trump and a critical debut for Harris

David Shribman

4 min read

September 4, 2024

This combination of photos taken at campaign rallies in Atlanta shows Vice President Kamala Harris on July 30, 2024, left, and Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump on Aug. 3. (AP Photo)

This combination of photos taken at campaign rallies in Atlanta shows Vice President Kamala Harris on July 30, 2024, left, and Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump on Aug. 3. (AP Photo)

analysis

Harris and Trump’s spat over Arlington puts respect for the military back on the political agenda

David Shribman

4 min read

September 2, 2024

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at a campaign event at Northwestern High School in Detroit, Monday, Sept. 2, 2024. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at a campaign event at Northwestern High School in Detroit, Monday, Sept. 2, 2024. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

analysis

For Kamala Harris, ahead in the polls, there’s advantage in being seen as an underdog

David Shribman

3 min read